Comments on: IBS Diet

By: TWYNETTE BLIGNAUT

TWYNETTE BLIGNAUT — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:25:46 +0000

i am bloated,every day, no matter if i eat or not, i still have discomfort, even if i eat foods that have no yeast! please, give me more advise…….

By: HAYLEE

HAYLEE — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:19:45 +0000

I had my gallbladder out about 10 years ago! and from then I have always had bowel and digestive problems I feel that that’s what started it all, but back then IBS wasn’t known as it is now so my dr basically told me it will get better just give your body time to adjust to not having a gallbladder! so me trusting him as he is a dr just lived with it all until last year , then saw a specialist ! I truly believe that we do need our gallbladders to help filter good and bad in what we eat ! I have read a lot of people lately have been diagnosed with IBS have had their gallbladders removed ! cant DR’S or anyone prove that maybe this is what causes IBS put 2& 2 together and figure it out ! with all the modern technology these days you would think they would be able to do something !

By: HAYLEE

HAYLEE — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:06:16 +0000

hi ! I have suffered from IBS for over a year now ! I have had to retire early because of it ! I had a colonoscopy and a endoscopy and it all came back negative! I have both diarrhea and constipation, bloating, gas and pain in my right side and lower back ! I have tried every thing and nothing works ! I have even moved from the city to the country to get away from stress ! I have no stress now but still have symptoms its still on and off! I also have gained weight from it all . I used to be thinner and active and now I cant leave the house have become a hermit ! IBS really does run your life no matter what you try to do . I understand what all of you are going through. one day I hope there is a cure let alone a treatment that actually works !

By: Rose

Rose — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:05:04 +0000

My friend who went to the emergency room with bad stomach pains found out it was IBS. I always had food issues/intolerances so I decided to try it.

However, my friend (who got this diet from a doctor) said no whole grain. No brown breads or rice. They are harder to digest which is why they say its healthier in general because it takes more calories to process. She was told ONLY white/sourdough breads and no wheat/grain products. Yet, I am seeing mixed messages as I research it for myself.

But for anyone switching to whole grains still having issues, may want to eliminate them and go for white breads and rice. It seems to be working for me so far. Though I’ve only been doing it for a week, so it’s hard to tell.

By: Angela

Angela — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:05:04 +0000

Have any of you been tested for celiac disease, a lot of the symptoms you are describing is associated with celiac. My daughter has just been diagnosed with it with the following symptoms, consipation followed by really bad diarrhea and severe stomach pains on her left side and round belly button area. If in doubt please get tested. It is commonly misdiagnosed as IBS.

By: Eric

Eric — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 01:50:56 +0000

I have suffred with IBS for almost 15 years I have cut out wheat, dairy, everything taken probiotics, herbal remedies apple cider vinegar. All with NO results except when i eliminated gluten that worked but impossible to follow, NOw I eat whatever I want I went through hell for 6 months crippling pain going to the can 8-9 times a day but now my body has adapted I might get “spasams” once everyother week compared to several times daily. Just remember what works for one person may not work for you IBS effects everyone DIFFRENTLY.

By: mari g

mari g — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:03:17 +0000

BTW!! It took ten years to get diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. I finally lied and told my doctor my entire family had had colon cancer. Then I finally got a colonoscopy. It seems awful to have lied but imagine if I hadn’t. They tried to diagnose me with hemorrhoids and IBS. You absolutely must stay on top of this or you will suffer greatly!! From 20 to 30 I had bright red blood in my stools. Sometimes I had fevers of 100 degrees and higher, just for one day. You could tell it started in my colon. My u.c. got very bad when I became engaged. I think I was over stressed. It was insane. My blood levels dropped my iron. I was a wreck. I only tell my story to help others. I can’t be embarrassed over this.

By: mari

mari — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 04:55:14 +0000

Most of these comments sound like celiac, crohns disease or ulcerative colitis. If you are in remission you still need to take medication; my doctor just informed me of this. I have found that taking Metamucil every night and every morning has helped tremendously. I honestly cannot believe it. I hope I’ve she light upon something you never considered. Best of luck! I was there and I am so much better now. I am grateful for every day that I am well!